Martin Luther King Park
Surrounded by nature
Median $270K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 3.9/10
The moment you roll up, you hear it—kids splashing in the pool, the crack of a bat on the diamond, voices echoing off the courts—and you know this isn't just green space, it's the neighborhood's heartbeat. The newly opened 25,000-square-foot community center anchors everything, with a full gymnasium, fitness room, and event spaces that draw people year-round; the original 1922 lodge still stands nearby, a brick reminder of when this land was something else entirely. The pool stretches wide with a water slide that's been drawing families for decades, while tennis and basketball courts sit ready under aged shade trees, and the playground hums with activity most afternoons. On select Saturdays the farmer's market sets up, and when Movies in the Park rolls around, the whole neighborhood shows—blankets spread across the grass, the kind of thing that happens when a place actually belongs to people. A short drive puts you near Hall Street Bakery for coffee and pastries, and the surrounding blocks hold mostly well-maintained craftsman and classic two-story homes with hardwood floors, updated kitchens, and yards big enough to matter. It's the kind of place where the park doesn't feel like an amenity added on—it *is* the neighborhood.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.6 mi
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Martin Luther King Jr. Park: 8 min walk
- Hall Street trail: 9 min bike
$270K median
- 73 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Fuller/Fisk (SB): 2 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Martin Luther King Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,833/mo
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73 homes sold in Martin Luther King Park this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthWalkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Wishes Food-Snacks-And More
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Last Mile Cafe
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Fuller/Fisk (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Based on 26 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Martin Luther King Park is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Martin Luther King Park home (around $270,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,820 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,820/mo | $48,535 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,095/mo | $55,862 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,187/mo | $58,326 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$70K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
4 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$275K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$137K
Median
Who actually lends in Martin Luther King Park, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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Solar potential
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
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Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
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🛒 Grocery(29)
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🍕 Restaurants(18)
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Restaurant
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Delightful Eats
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7 Mares
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Taste Of Chicago
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☕ Coffee(9)
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🍺 Bars(7)
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🏫 Schools(28)
Alexander Elementary School (Closed 2011)
School
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Campus Elementary School
School
Campus Elementary School (Grand Rapids Public School)
School
River City Scholars Charter Academy
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(10)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+7 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Reeds Lake Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(16)
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👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
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📚 Libraries(12)
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Frequently asked about Martin Luther King Park
- What do homes cost in Martin Luther King Park?
- The median home value in Martin Luther King Park is about $270,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Martin Luther King Park housing market?
- there are 13 homes for sale in Martin Luther King Park right now, and 73 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Martin Luther King Park?
- Martin Luther King Park is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Martin Luther King Park walkable?
- Martin Luther King Park scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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